Cavalier L4-2.2L VIN F (2004)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Accumulator Tube Replacement
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Reposition the cruise control module out of the way, if equipped.
3. Remove the 2 nuts holding the bracket for the PCM Module. Position the bracket and module out of the way.
4. Remove the accumulator tube fitting nut from the accumulator.
Use a back-up wrench on the evaporator core fitting.
5. Remove the accumulator tube fitting nut from the evaporator core.
6. Remove the accumulator tube.
7. Remove and discard the O-rings.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install new O-rings on both ends of the accumulator tube.
2. Install the accumulator tube to the accumulator and the evaporator core.
3. Install the accumulator tube fitting nuts.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
4. Reposition the cruise control module.